Do you offer online sessions?
Yes, I provide both in-person sessions in Palo Alto, CA, and online therapy sessions via Zoom. Online sessions offer flexibility and convenience, allowing clients to receive support from anywhere with a reliable internet connection.
Yes, I provide both in-person sessions in Palo Alto, CA, and online therapy sessions via Zoom. Online sessions offer flexibility and convenience, allowing clients to receive support from anywhere with a reliable internet connection.
What is the cost of an appointment?
The standard fee for a 60-minute session is $180. Longer sessions are available at a prorated rate.
The standard fee for a 60-minute session is $180. Longer sessions are available at a prorated rate.
How do I make a payment for an appointment?
Payments can be made before your appointment through PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, credit card, or check/cash.
Payments can be made before your appointment through PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, credit card, or check/cash.
How do I schedule an appointment?
If you're a new client, please schedule a free 15-minute phone or Zoom consultation before making an appointment.
Schedule a free consultation
Alternatively, you can email me at [email protected] or call (650) 630-2036.
If you're a new client, please schedule a free 15-minute phone or Zoom consultation before making an appointment.
Schedule a free consultation
Alternatively, you can email me at [email protected] or call (650) 630-2036.
How often do people see you?
The frequency of sessions varies based on individual needs and goals. While many clients find weekly sessions beneficial, others prefer bi-weekly, monthly, or as-needed appointments. Factors influencing session frequency include:bradbeldner.com+1bradbeldner.com+1
The frequency of sessions varies based on individual needs and goals. While many clients find weekly sessions beneficial, others prefer bi-weekly, monthly, or as-needed appointments. Factors influencing session frequency include:bradbeldner.com+1bradbeldner.com+1
- Severity of symptoms
- Treatment goals
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Are you a licenced psychologist, Marriage Family Therapist or Licenced Social worker?
I am not a licensed physician nor psychotherapist and as such I do not practice allopathic medicine nor psychotherapy .
I’m a somatic therapist with 25 years of experience specializing in trauma and nervous system regulation. My background includes extensive training in Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and other body-based approaches to healing. I’m also a certified Feldenkrais® Practitioner, which has deeply informed my work with movement and neuroplasticity over the years.
While I’m not a licensed psychotherapist and do not hold a traditional college degree, my work is grounded in decades of professional practice, ongoing advanced training, and a strong ethical foundation. I focus on helping clients reconnect with their bodies, release stored trauma, and develop greater resilience using integrative somatic methods.
I encourage clients to choose a practitioner based on their needs, goals, and comfort level. I’m always happy to discuss whether my approach is a good fit.
I am not a licensed physician nor psychotherapist and as such I do not practice allopathic medicine nor psychotherapy .
I’m a somatic therapist with 25 years of experience specializing in trauma and nervous system regulation. My background includes extensive training in Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and other body-based approaches to healing. I’m also a certified Feldenkrais® Practitioner, which has deeply informed my work with movement and neuroplasticity over the years.
While I’m not a licensed psychotherapist and do not hold a traditional college degree, my work is grounded in decades of professional practice, ongoing advanced training, and a strong ethical foundation. I focus on helping clients reconnect with their bodies, release stored trauma, and develop greater resilience using integrative somatic methods.
I encourage clients to choose a practitioner based on their needs, goals, and comfort level. I’m always happy to discuss whether my approach is a good fit.
How do the somatic methods you use differ from traditional talk therapies like CBT or DBT?
Traditional talk therapies, such as CBT and DBT, focus primarily on changing thought patterns and behaviors. In contrast, somatic therapies address the root of emotional and physical pain stored in the body. By working directly with bodily sensations and movements, we can access and release deep-seated trauma and chronic stress that may not be fully addressed through talk therapy alone. This holistic approach often leads to more lasting and profound healing.bradbeldner.com
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Traditional talk therapies, such as CBT and DBT, focus primarily on changing thought patterns and behaviors. In contrast, somatic therapies address the root of emotional and physical pain stored in the body. By working directly with bodily sensations and movements, we can access and release deep-seated trauma and chronic stress that may not be fully addressed through talk therapy alone. This holistic approach often leads to more lasting and profound healing.bradbeldner.com
Somatic therapies can be particularly beneficial for individuals experiencing:bradbeldner.com
- PTSD
- Chronic pain
- Anxiety and depression
- Difficulty regulating emotions
I feel disconnected from my body and emotions. Can somatic therapy help?
Absolutely. Many people find themselves stuck in their heads, struggling to access deeper feelings. The somatic methods I use offer a gentle and effective path to reconnect with your body and emotions. By addressing the root causes of emotional and physical discomfort, you can:bradbeldner.com
Absolutely. Many people find themselves stuck in their heads, struggling to access deeper feelings. The somatic methods I use offer a gentle and effective path to reconnect with your body and emotions. By addressing the root causes of emotional and physical discomfort, you can:bradbeldner.com
- Reduce anxiety and stress
- Improve relationships
- Enhance self-awareness
- Boost overall well-beingbradbeldner.com+1facebook.com+1
How long does it take to feel better and create lasting change?
The duration of treatment varies for each individual and depends on several factors, including:bradbeldner.com
The duration of treatment varies for each individual and depends on several factors, including:bradbeldner.com
- The severity and duration of your symptoms
- The nature of the issues you're addressing
- Your commitment to the healing process
- Support systems in your life
Can somatic therapy help if I don't have specific memories of trauma?Yes. Somatic therapy does not require you to recall specific traumatic events. By tuning into your body's sensations and responses, we can work with the implicit memories stored in your nervous system, facilitating healing without the need to revisit explicit memories.
Still have questions?
I offer a free 20-minute consultation to explore whether this work is the right fit for you.
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I offer a free 20-minute consultation to explore whether this work is the right fit for you.
Click here to schedule a consultation